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Sen. Andy Kim introduces bill to combat illiteracy: ‘Reading unlocks life-long success’

Monday, March 9

(WASHINGTON) -- Senator Andy Kim, D-N.J., is aiming to tackle the nation's literacy crisis with a new bill focused on increasing children's access to books.Kim will introduce his "Open Books, Open Doors Act" on Monday, urging the Department of Education to authorize $100 million... Read More.

Trump to speak at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit aimed at taking on cartels

Saturday, March 7

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a 'Shield of the Americas' Summit on Saturday in Doral, Florida, an event that is billed by the White House as a 'historic' grouping of over 17 Latin American countries that are committed... Read More.

US believes Russia is providing Iran with locations of American troops, sources say

Saturday, March 7

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. believes that Russia has been providing Iran the locations of American troops in the Middle East, including aircraft and ships, according to two people familiar with the intelligence.The alleged assistance, first reported by The Washington Post, is alarming because... Read More.

CBP asks judge for more time to work on tariff refunds

Saturday, March 7

(WASHINGTON) -- A Customs and Border Protection official on Friday told a federal judge that the agency does not have the technology or manpower to immediately process $166 billion in tariff refunds, arguing the process would distract from its role addressing "imminent threats to... Read More.

Early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting election, which could determine control of the House in midterms

Friday, March 6

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Early voting begins Friday in an unusual off-cycle election in Virginia that could have major implications for control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls for a statewide election, set for... Read More.

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid calls to drop out after admitting relationship with staffer

Friday, March 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Thursday evening that he will no longer seek reelection in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, following calls from House Republican leadership to drop out of the race after the congressman admitted to having a relationship with a staffer."After... Read More.

US sinking of Iranian ship raises questions of legality

Friday, March 6

(NEW YORK) -- The sinking of an Iranian warship Tuesday by a U.S. submarine thousands of miles from the war zone in international waters raises questions about whether the attack was legal under the rules of war.Military law experts said the Iranian ship, which... Read More.

‘Going to be practical’: Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks out after being named Noem’s replacement at DHS

Thursday, March 5

(WASHINGTON) -- The spotlight is now on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Oklahoma lawmaker is poised to take over the Department of Homeland Security following Kristi Noem's controversial tenure and firing Thursday.Mullin, 48, has no law enforcement experience but has been a... Read More.

House primed to vote on Iran war powers resolution

Thursday, March 5

(WASHINGTON) -- As lawmakers debate the legal basis of President Donald Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran, the House is primed to vote on a war powers resolution Thursday afternoon that attempts to curtail military action.The resolution, which only expresses the sentiment of... Read More.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company doesn’t ‘get to make operational decisions’ on military’s use of its tech: Source

Thursday, March 5

(NEW YORK) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees at an all-hands meeting that the company doesn't "get to make operational decisions" about how its artificial intelligence technology is used by the Pentagon, according to a source familiar with the meeting."So maybe you think... Read More.

Trump says Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

Thursday, March 5

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump says Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Wednesday in front of a House committee.

Thursday, March 5

(WASHINGTON) -- A Democratic senator says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided false testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee.In her appearance before the committee on Tuesday, Noem was asked by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., whether her adviser Corey Lewandowski, who is serving as a... Read More.

Politics

Sen. Andy Kim introduces bill to combat illiteracy: ‘Reading unlocks life-long success’

Trump to speak at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit aimed at taking on cartels

US believes Russia is providing Iran with locations of American troops, sources say

CBP asks judge for more time to work on tariff refunds

Early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting election, which could determine control of the House in midterms

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid calls to drop out after admitting relationship with staffer

US sinking of Iranian ship raises questions of legality

‘Going to be practical’: Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks out after being named Noem’s replacement at DHS

House primed to vote on Iran war powers resolution

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company doesn’t ‘get to make operational decisions’ on military’s use of its tech: Source

Trump says Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Wednesday in front of a House committee.

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